Coney Island Mermaid Parade turns 40, event triumphantly returns after two-year hiatus
By Beth Eisgrau-Heller
From brooklyneagle.com
Scantily clad mermaids, mermen, pirates, mythical beings and sea creatures of all ages, shapes and sizes gathered to celebrate the return of the beloved Coney Island Mermaid Parade on Saturday.
The parade marked its milestone 40th birthday after Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the event the past two years. It is synonymous with creativity, individuality, diversity and the salty, honky-tonk ethos of “The People’s Playground.”